18 Dec 2022

A “Cat” walk to remember

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Friends and whānau of Sweet Louise member Cat, held a 2-day fundraiser in her honour after she lost her battle with breast cancer. Their efforts raised an incredible $10,000 for Sweet Louise! Sian, Cat’s sister-in-law, said: “Cat gave this battle against breast cancer her everything. She would have done anything to stay to be with her husband, children, friends and family. She is the epitome of grit, strength and a … Read More
25 Nov 2022

Running a marathon for Aunty

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Thank you to Bella and Sophia who ran the Auckland Half Marathon in November 2022 to raise funds for Sweet Louise. They raised over $3,300! Bella and Sophia said: “This time last year our beautiful Aunty Jane passed after a long battle with breast cancer. We wanted to use this opportunity to give back to the people who helped her. “Sweet Louise is an amazing organisation that helps people and … Read More
21 Nov 2022

Small acts of kindness

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“These small acts of kindness are some of the most special memories I have with my mum growing up,” says Zara. The kindness of Sweet Louise supporters has given Zara some of the most special memories she has of her time with her mum. Zara’s mum Nicky was a member of Sweet Louise and lived for several years with her diagnosis of advanced, incurable breast cancer. Zara said: “Over the … Read More
5 Apr 2022

Rob’s Kitchen

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Mum & daughter cookbook celebrates zest for food, travel, and entertaining. In memory of the author’s mother – a natural-born cook, entertainer, and traveller – Rob’s Kitchen celebrates Robyn Cameron’s remarkable zest for life; one tragically cut short after a 17-year battle with breast cancer. Filled with Robyn’s passion for Mediterranean food and European travels, Sophia Cameron faithfully recalls her mother’s favourite, signature dishes from handwritten recipes. Lovingly recreating and … Read More
17 Aug 2021

Just what Caroline would have wanted

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Jan Forsyth from Christchurch is organising a second-hand clothing sale to raise funds to support women with incurable breast cancer living in the South Island. The fundraising effort is in the name of Jan’s friend, Caroline Horton, who passed away with breast cancer in 2017 at the age of 50. Jan says “Caroline was a real people gatherer. She was so warm and outgoing. She always thought of others. She … Read More
3 May 2021

In memory of Hilary

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“When my friend Hilary was diagnosed with breast cancer she researched, questioned and then threw herself into her treatment with determination,” says Denise. “After an initial period of remission, it was devastating to find her cancer had not only returned but had spread throughout her body. Faced with a terminal diagnosis, Hilary continued to fight the cancer with everything she had, while still working and living life to the full. … Read More
9 Feb 2021

Marina’s marathon

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In November 2019, Marina Fowler completed the Auckland Marathon 11km Traverse in memory of her mum, Laural. With the support of friends and family, she raised over $970! Marina said: “We were blown away by the support mum received from Sweet Louise. Mum was the only one of her friends going through stage 4 breast cancer, so meeting other women in the same situation was invaluable.” “This whole process with … Read More
8 Aug 2020

Cycling for a beautiful friend

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Polly Thomas started a 30-day Tour Aotearoa bike ride across New Zealand in March 2020 in memory of her beautiful friend Patricia Weiss, who lost her battle with incurable breast cancer two years ago. Polly’s tour was unfortunately cut short due to the lockdown, but not before she’d raised nearly $3000 for Sweet Louise. “Patricia was such a beautiful, special friend to me and I am honoured to be able … Read More